Mountbellew
Mountbellew is a small market town on the main Galway-Roscommon road, 17 miles northwest of Ballinasloe. Some of the interesting features in the town include the town square and Mountbellew Bridge, which were designed by Sir Henry Grattan- Bellew.
There are some interesting natural amenities in the area, such as Coillte forest walks, Castlegar River and river park and man made lake with a bird sanctuary. Mountbellew Agricultural College, which provides training for young farmers, was opened by the Franciscans in 1904 and around the same time the Mountbellew Agricultural Co-operative was established, with Sir Henry Grattan-Bellew and Brother Joseph Daly of the Franciscans as principal founders.
For information on what is happening in the area you can check out their website on www.mountbellew.com.
Community Sports Day
Gurteen Sportsfield:
Sun June 12th at 2pm
Races for:
Preschoolers, junior & senior infants,
1st class through to 6th class,
Novelty Races
Obstacle Courses for Juniors & Adults,
Mammys & Daddys Races
Novelty Events: Sheaf throwing, Mixed tug of war (3 men, 3 women),
Poc Fada
Bouncing Castle
BBQ
A day of Fun & Craic for all the family All are welcome to attend
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